PEDIATRICS Vol. 97 No. 6 June 1996, pp. 976-980
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Adherence to Physicians' Instructions as a Factor in Managing Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Adnan S. Dajani MD1

1 Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Michigan; Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit

Adherence to physicians' instructions, including taking medications as prescribed, is essential for the proper treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis and the prevention of rheumatic fever. Nonadherence can be in many forms, including failure to have prescriptions filled, omission of doses, errors in dosing or administration time, and premature discontinuation of medication. Adherence is dependent on the physician, the patient, the illness, and the medication. Proper communication by the physician and prescribing inexpensive medications that can be taken once or twice daily are simple, yet important actions that improve adherence.




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